Atty. Daniel Miles Cislo
Managing Partner of Cislo Thomas LLP Education: B.S., Systems Engineering (Electro-mechanical-computer), University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), 1981; J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 1986. Previously with Pretty, Schroeder, Brueggemann Clark of Los Angeles, CA.
Copyrights & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Miles Cislo at a Glance
Daniel Miles Cislo is a Managing Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Cislo & Thomas LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Virginia (1986), and District of Columbia registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2006). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1986) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S. Systems, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Miles Cislo
- Managing Partner of Cislo Thomas LLP Education: B.S., Systems Engineering (Electro-mechanical-computer), University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), 1981
- J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 1986
- Previously with Pretty, Schroeder, Brueggemann Clark of Los Angeles, CA
Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Court (CAFC)
- Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals
- Federal and State Courts of California
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- District of Columbia, Washington D.C., Texas U.S
- District Court, Illinois U.S
District Court Associations
- Santa Monica Bar Association Board of Trustees and Past President
- Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association
- Federal Bar Association Board of Directors
- Los Angeles Copyright Society
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers
- American Bar Association
- Malibu La Costa Board of Directors
- President of Malibu Winding Way Homeowners Association Board of Directors
- Malibu MPC Nursery School Board of Directors
- Younglife of Malibu Board of Directors
Practice Areas
- Specializing in patent, copyright, trademark clearance, filing, licensing and litigation matters for a wide variety of complex technologies
- Expertise in startup ventures requiring patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition clearance, protection, enforcement, and licensing
- Extensive experience in the high-tech, direct marketing, infomercial and multilevel marketing industries
Personal Interests
Enjoys jogging, skiing, whitewater rafting, ocean kayaking, body surfing, and his wife of twenty years and their four children
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Miles Cislo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Miles Cislo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Patent Law in Los Angeles
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Trademark Law in Los Angeles
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Copyright Law in Los Angeles
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Trade Secrets in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Daniel Miles Cislo
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Miles Cislo's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Miles Cislo brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Virginia, and District of Columbia registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Daniel Miles Cislo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Daniel Miles Cislo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Daniel Miles Cislo attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel Miles Cislo Handles in Los Angeles
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